Extract the uper triangular part of a 4x4 random array using NumPy

NumPy: Advanced Exercise-21 with Solution

Write a NumPy program to create a 4x4 array with random values and extract the upper triangular part of the matrix.

This NumPy program generates a 4x4 array filled with random values and then extracts its upper triangular portion. The upper triangular part consists of the elements above the main diagonal.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

# Importing the necessary NumPy library
import numpy as np

# Create a 4x4 array with random values
array = np.random.rand(4, 4)

# Extract the upper triangular part of the matrix
upper_triangular = np.triu(array)

# Printing the original array and its upper triangular part
print("4x4 Array:\n", array)
print("Upper Triangular Part of the Array:\n", upper_triangular)

Output:

4x4 Array:
 [[0.78182673 0.33487408 0.98131048 0.06329237]
 [0.62694284 0.21797308 0.11079666 0.9965996 ]
 [0.21949739 0.3833903  0.57100561 0.6176376 ]
 [0.39506617 0.83982428 0.90600992 0.82911216]]
Upper Triangular Part of the Array:
 [[0.78182673 0.33487408 0.98131048 0.06329237]
 [0.         0.21797308 0.11079666 0.9965996 ]
 [0.         0.         0.57100561 0.6176376 ]
 [0.         0.         0.         0.82911216]]

Explanation:

• Import NumPy library: This step imports the NumPy library, which is essential for numerical operations.
• Create a 4x4 array: We use np.random.rand(4, 4) to generate a 4x4 matrix with random values between 0 and 1.
• Extract the upper triangular part of the matrix: The np.triu function extracts the upper triangular part of the matrix, setting elements below the main diagonal to zero.
• Print results: This step prints the original 4x4 array and its upper triangular part.

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